It is a fact of life that some relationships break down. We can help you deal with the legal consequences which arise for you.

From our extensive experience we are convinced that in most cases it is in the best interests of both parties to negotiate a separation agreement on terms that are mutually satisfactory.

From a clients perspective this is not only more cost effective but it also avoids much of the trauma associated with protracted court proceedings.

We are happy to advise and assist you in these negotiations, which generally will result in a concluded separation agreement.

In other cases of marital breakdown we will represent you in Separation or Divorce proceedings.

 

The following are some of the areas on which we can provide you with advice and assistance:

Separation
Persons who have been married may separate voluntarily and enter into a Separation Agreement. This is a legal agreement and it will generally deal with custody and access to children, maintenance for the children and/or dependent spouse, division of property and succession rights.

It will also deal with future relationships between you and your children.

Judicial Separation and Divorce
Where the parties cannot reach agreement they can apply to Court for Judicial Separation. The Court can deal with custody, access, maintenance, property and succession rights.

Also, the Court can make pension adjustment orders which may give one spouse a share in the other parties' pension on retirement. Furthermore, the Court can order that one party no longer has any rights to the other's pension.

In order to be divorced an application must be made to Court. Various Orders can be made dealing with custody, access, maintenance, division of property, succession rights and pension adjustment Orders.

Please see our articles on this topic in our Legal Articles page.